Andrés Guerrero was born in Veracruz, Mexico in 1992 and he’s spent most of his life there. In high school, he was one of only four students selected to compete in "Olimpiadas Del Conocimiento,” "The Olympics of the Mind” for math. At age 17 he came to the United States to study. He started his junior year at Guilford High School at Rockford, IL barely knowing a few basic English words.

During his senior year he had the opportunity to visit Rockford University. He liked the professors that he met, as well as the activities, majors and the environment that this university offers. He graduated from Guilford High School with honors and became a Rockford University full-time student.

He is currently the Spanish Native Speaker Assistant in charge of the Language Laboratory in the Starr Science building for Rockford University. He is member of the Multicultural Club and also treasurer of the Spanish Club.